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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Iverson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Lau! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Iverson looks for the body kick but Lau saw that one coming. No joy there for Iverson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lau wants to land a leg kick but Iverson is out of range. Iverson blocks the body kick.
Iverson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lau moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lau moves out of range of the body kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Iverson, as that shot connected.
Iverson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lau. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lau - that will leave a mark!
Iverson moves out of range as Lau throws a body kick.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Iverson moves out of range and Lau only half commits. Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily. Johnny Lau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Lau is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Lau's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lau wants to stand but Iverson is controlling the position. Lau is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Iverson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lau swivels though and keeps the full guard. Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Lau blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lau trying to control the position.
Iverson stands up from Lau's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout. Iverson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Iverson checks a leg kick. Iverson avoids the head kick by Lau.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Iverson trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lau is looking to control Iverson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lau avoid being mounted? Iverson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Iverson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Iverson clobbers Lau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Iverson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lau wants to improve his position but Iverson is controlling well.
Iverson stands up and beckons Lau to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Lau. Iverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lau can pounce on him.
Iverson cracks a nice hook into Lau's ribs. The fight moves into the clinch position. Iverson breaks from the clinch.
Lau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iverson is able to avoid easily. Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lau tries a head kick but it misses.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Lau is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Iverson there. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Iverson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lau thumps Iverson with a low kick. Lau stuffs the takedown. Lau misses with a head kick.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lau keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson. Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head. Lau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Iverson stands up and beckons Lau to join him on the feet. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lau paws at him with a jab and circles away. That kick from Lau tenderised Iverson's leg. Iverson is trying to keep his angry face on. Lau buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Iverson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Iverson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson throws a chopping leg kick but Lau manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Iverson moves out of range easily. Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Dave Iverson has been cut. Iverson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lau sprawls well initially but Iverson persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Dave Iverson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Iverson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iverson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lau's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lau is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Iverson thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Iverson thows a huge punch but Lau dodges it nicely.
Iverson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lau defending well though. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lau can do anything to dispel that myth. Iverson drops an elbow to the side of Lau's head. Iverson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Iverson trying to control the action but Lau is working from the bottom. Iverson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iverson. Iverson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Iverson trying to control from half guard but Lau is working away. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dave Iverson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Iverson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lau eats them both and turns towards Iverson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Iverson cracks Lau with a good jab. Lau is looking to slow Iverson down with leg kicks. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iverson rushes Lau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lau lands a big head kick that sends Iverson tumbling to the mat! Lau takes a step backwards and waves Iverson back to his feet - he wants the finish! A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Lau does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lau motions for Iverson to come forward. Lau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Lau misses. Iverson looks to land a combination. Lau sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Iverson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lau momentarily.
Lau lands a big head kick that sends Iverson tumbling to the mat! Lau takes a step backwards and waves Iverson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Iverson is rocked! Dave Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lau throws a head kick that misses. Oh Iverson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lau gets caught napping as Iverson dives in and scores a takedown. Lau manages to retain guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Lau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Iverson seems to have got his legs back now. Iverson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Iverson trying to control but Lau is working from the bottom. Lau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lau being controlled here, momentarily. Iverson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Iverson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Lau controls Iverson momentarily but Iverson frees himself. Iverson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lau, up you get! The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lau throws a head kick that misses. Iverson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Dave Iverson's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Iverson blocks a head kick by Lau.
Iverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lau quickly recovers to half guard. Iverson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lau to stand up. Lau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson. Lau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Iverson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dave Iverson's cut is getting worse. Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Lau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iverson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Iverson winds up and cracks Lau with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Iverson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iverson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Iverson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Iverson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Iverson drops an elbow to the side of Lau's head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iverson lands a nice short elbow. Iverson is trying to control. Lau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ground and pound from Iverson. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Iverson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lau doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Iverson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Iverson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lau does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well, if Iverson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Iverson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Iverson stands up from half guard. Iverson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lau quickly recovers to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iverson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Iverson working over Lau with some ground and pound. Lau looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Lau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lau trying to hold on to Iverson's head to control him but Iverson postures up.
Lau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lau really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Iverson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Lau actively working from the bottom here. Iverson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Iverson slips a nice elbow through Lau's hands, connecting with Lau's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iverson is trying to control. Lau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Iverson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Lau is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dave Iverson! Dave Iverson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Lippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii comes to the cage accompanied by Knocksville Girl. Lippo has chosen Lordi, Hard rock hallelujah as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eliod Bunkley Iii! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoran Lippo! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lippo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bunkley Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center. Bunkley Iii misses with a wild combination.
Bunkley Iii swinging wildly here.
Bunkley Iii misses with the combination.
Lippo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bunkley Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bunkley Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lippo tries to clinch but Bunkley Iii moves out of range. Bunkley Iii misses with a wild combination.
Bunkley Iii throws a right and a left that both miss. Bunkley Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Bunkley Iii throws a right and a left that both miss. Lippo moves out of range as Bunkley Iii strikes. Lippo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunkley Iii. Lippo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lippo tries to clinch up but Bunkley Iii circles away and keeps his distance. Lippo misses with a takedown attempt - Bunkley Iii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Lippo moves out of range. Lippo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lippo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunkley Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lippo shoots in and drives through. Bunkley Iii sprawls well. Bunkley Iii misses with the combination.
Bunkley Iii tries to bum rush Lippo with a series of wild strikes but Lippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bunkley Iii!
Bunkley Iii scores with a one two! Lippo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Lippo moves forwards but Bunkley Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bunkley Iii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lippo. A momentary lapse in concentration from Bunkley Iii enables Lippo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bunkley Iii manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Lippo wants to pass the guard but Bunkley Iii is keeping the position. Lippo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lippo is aware though and is defending well. Bunkley Iii keeping moving, preventing Lippo from controlling successfully. Bunkley Iii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bunkley Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lippo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lippo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lippo passes into half guard.
Bunkley Iii misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Lippo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bunkley Iii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bunkley Iii trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii striking from the bottom. Lippo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lippo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lippo trying to control from half guard but Bunkley Iii is working away. Bunkley Iii actively working from the bottom here. Lippo is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lippo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bunkley Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lippo pulls his head out easily. Bunkley Iii keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lippo is looking to take a break and control but Bunkley Iii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lippo is working for a kimura but Bunkley Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lippo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bunkley Iii is just riding it out for now. Lippo eventually gives up the hold. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunkley Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Bunkley Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Bunkley Iii misses with a few strikes there.
Bunkley Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Lippo moves out of range. Bunkley Iii keeps the fight on the outside. Bunkley Iii stuffs the takedown attempt from Lippo. Lippo gets slowly back to his feet. Lippo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunkley Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Eliod Bunkley Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bunkley Iii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lippo circles away quickly and effectively. Lippo slips a jab and a cross from Bunkley Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bunkley Iii throws a nice looking combination but Lippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A chopping leg kick lands by Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Lippo avoids them all with ease. Lippo tries to clinch but Bunkley Iii is having none of it. Lippo shoots in but no luck this time. Bunkley Iii will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bunkley Iii throws a nice looking combination but Lippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A head kick misses from Lippo. Lippo fails with a takedown attempt. Eliod Bunkley Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Lippo. Bunkley Iii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lippo back to the cage. Bunkley Iii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lippo checks a low kick from Bunkley Iii. Lippo avoids the body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lippo slips a jab and a cross from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bunkley Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lippo shoots in but Bunkley Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily. No joy there for Bunkley Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunkley Iii cracks Lippo with a right hand to the side of the head. Bunkley Iii rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bunkley Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lippo. Bunkley Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lippo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Eliod Bunkley Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bunkley Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lippo has a takedown stuffed. Bunkley Iii throws a nice looking combination but Lippo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunkley Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Lippo closes the distance and clinches. Bunkley Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bunkley Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Lippo moves out of range easily. Lippo fails with a takedown attempt. Bunkley Iii misses with a hook. Lippo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bunkley Iii tries to avoid it but Lippo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bunkley Iii to the ground. Bunkley Iii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. A left and a right from Bunkley Iii both land. Nice combination. Sloppy strikes from Bunkley Iii. Those never looked like landing. Lippo has a takedown stuffed. Eliod Bunkley Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lippo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunkley Iii lands a jab to the nose. No joy there for Bunkley Iii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lippo shoots in for a double leg but Bunkley Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bunkley Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Lippo moves out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bunkley Iii throws a series of punches but Lippo moves out of range. Lippo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bunkley Iii gets caught flat footed, as Lippo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lippo is breathing heavily. Bunkley Iii looking for a guillotine here but Lippo defends easily.
Lippo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bunkley Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bunkley Iii has escaped and now he's on top! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bunkley Iii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lippo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lippo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lippo! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliod Bunkley Iii dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunkley Iii swinging wildly here.
Lippo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bunkley Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lippo somewhat. Bunkley Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
Bunkley Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lippo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunkley Iii. Bunkley Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Lippo dodges the punch combination from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii misses with a double jab
and Lippo counters with a single leg into guard. Bunkley Iii didn't expect that. Bunkley Iii looking to control.
Lippo wants to control from the top but Bunkley Iii keeps moving. Lippo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lippo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bunkley Iii's guard. Bunkley Iii has his foot on Lippo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lippo works his way back into a safe position though. Bunkley Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lippo pushing down on Bunkley Iii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bunkley Iii is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lippo is tapping! Great win for Bunkley Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eliod Bunkley Iii! In his post fight interview, Eliod Bunkley Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marius Matei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atte Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltola has chosen Biggest & The Best as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marius Matei! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Peltola! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A jab from Peltola does it's job there. Matei throws an overhand right that lands on Peltola's shoulder, as Peltola tries to avoid the shot. Matei tries to close the distance and clinch but Peltola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Matei dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Peltola ducks under a wild hook from Matei. Matei slips a jab from Peltola. Matei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peltola was well out of range. Poor timing from Matei. Matei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peltola scores with a jab to the body. Peltola avoids the head kick by Matei.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Matei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peltola manages to avoid it. Peltola changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Matei looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Matei looks to move to half guard but instead Peltola has passed into mount! Damn! Matei working to try and regain half guard.
Peltola cracks Matei with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round. Peltola is landing with some decent strikes but Matei is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. The referee warns Matei that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Matei is wriggling around trying to escape.
Peltola scoring with strikes but Matei is staying in there. BOOM! Peltola connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matei is looking to get to half guard. A big strike lands for Peltola! That's really hurt Matei and he's turned his back - Peltola keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Peltola jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atte Peltola! Atte Peltola decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Meenny Vattalles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murt comes into the arena with I like to move it blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
144 lbs
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145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Matthew Murt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Meenny Vattalles! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vattalles avoids the head kick by Murt.
Nice uppercut lands for Vattalles. That snapped Murt's head back.
Vattalles swinging wildly here.
Vattalles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vattalles lands with a shot to the body. Murt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vattalles paws at him with a jab and circles away. Murt throws a head kick that half lands.
Vattalles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Murt. Murt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vattalles but Vattalles pushes him off and we're back to square one. Vattalles swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vattalles tries to bum rush Murt with a series of wild strikes but Murt uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Some wild striking there from Vattalles.
Murt drives through with a takedown into guard. Murt wants to control from the top but Vattalles keeps moving. Murt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vattalles is keeping the position for now. Vattalles has his hands on Murt's head, controlling the position. Murt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vattalles's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murt wants to pass the guard but Vattalles is keeping the position. Murt throwing strikes from guard but Vattalles blocks nicely. Murt passes into half guard. Murt is trying to control. Vattalles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. A shot to the liver by Vattalles. Beautiful body shot. Murt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Murt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vattalles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murt throws a sloppy head kick and Vattalles moves out of range easily. Vattalles checks a leg kick nicely. Meenny Vattalles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vattalles keeps the fight on the outside. Murt throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vattalles swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murt counters with a flying knee. Nice. Murt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murt moves into the clinch. Murt missing with knees to the body.
Murt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vattalles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vattalles scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vattalles manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Murt landing knees to the body.
Vattalles misses with a punch on the inside.
Murt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vattalles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murt is keeping busy. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Murt obliges. Vattalles tries to stall but Murt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Murt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murt dominated that round. That's time! Murt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murt is defended easily by Vattalles. Murt is looking to clinch. A right-left combo lands from Murt. Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Murt. Vattalles swats away the attempt to clinch by Murt. The fighters circling - Vattalles throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Murt tries to clinch up but Vattalles circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Murt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vattalles is out of range. Vattalles lands a really nice looking cross but Murt seems unphased.
Murt tries to clinch there but Vattalles circles away.
Vattalles connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Vattalles punishes Murt's body with a nice straight punch. Vattalles scores with a jab. Murt manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vattalles on his heels. He'll look to pass Vattalles's guard now, I'm sure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vattalles keeping moving, preventing Murt from controlling successfully. Vattalles looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Murt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vattalles's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Murt gets to his feet - back to striking we go! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Murt tries to clinch but Vattalles moves out of range. Vattalles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Murt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vattalles scores with a hook to the body. Murt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vattalles is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murt rather than just go for the knockout. Murt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vattalles.
Vattalles lands a body shot.
Matthew Murt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Murt feints and as Vattalles raises his hands in defense, Murt changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vattalles controlling the position. Vattalles working a defensive guard here.
Murt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vattalles swivels though and keeps the full guard. Murt stopping the sweep attempt from Vattalles. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Murt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Murt controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Murt stands up. Meenny Vattalles seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vattalles throws a body punch but Murt moves out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A looping hook to the body misses from Vattalles. Murt does a little dance to reset his feet. Vattalles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murt in his tracks. Murt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vattalles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murt dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Vattalles ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vattalles. Murt fails in his attempt to clinch. Vattalles fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Vattalles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murt manages to avoid it. Vattalles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murt at a distance.
Murt tries to clinch but Vattalles is having none of it. Vattalles cracks Murt with an open hand slap. Vattalles thows a left - swing and a miss! Murt is looking to clinch but Vattalles is avoiding it.
Murt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vattalles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murt. Vattalles lands with a good body shot. Murt tries to clinch but Vattalles moves out of range. Murt throws a head kick that misses. Murt wants to clinch. Vattalles with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vattalles just misses with a punch to the body.
Vattalles throws a big shot that misses. Vattalles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murt under the eye. Vattalles looks to land a left hand but Murt moved out of range nicely. Meenny Vattalles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vattalles lands with a nice combination. Murt backs away looking to recover. Murt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vattalles. Meenny Vattalles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Murt moves in looking to clinch but Vattalles pushes him off. Vattalles digs a good hook to Murt's body.
Vattalles throws a jab when Murt was well out of range. Murt defending well as Vattalles loads up on a big left hand. Murt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vattalles. Vattalles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Murt jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vattalles digs a good body shot into Murt's ribs. Vattalles bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murt's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Murt shoots in for a takedown but Vattalles shows good takedown defense. Vattalles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vattalles misses with a few strikes there.
Vattalles misses with a straight right. Matthew Murt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Vattalles lands a jab to the nose. Vattalles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murt. Vattalles swings for the body but Murt moves out of range.
Murt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Vattalles keeps the fight on the outside. Vattalles throws a shot from downtown. Murt moves away and avoids it. Murt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vattalles throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Murt tries a head kick but it misses.
Vattalles fails to land with a series of punches.
Vattalles lands a nice hook to Murt's body. Murt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Murt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vattalles sprawls well. Vattalles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Murt gets slowly back to his feet. Nice shot lands for Vattalles. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Murt lands a high kick!
Murt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight! Meenny Vattalles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Murt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murt! A relieved looking Matthew Murt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuula Natsi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Burger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Burger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuula Natsi! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Natsi misses with a takedown and Burger counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Natsi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burger prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Burger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Natsi avoids it. Natsi is looking to take this one to the mat. Richard Burger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kuula Natsi. Natsi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Burger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Natsi has picked Burger up - he's going for a ride! Natsi dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Natsi is controlling the pace.
Burger is defending against the submission attempts here by Natsi.
Burger wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Natsi is keen to just control but Burger is a slippery customer. Burger wants to stand back up but Natsi manages to pass into side control.
Natsi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burger, who protects the arm well. Natsi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Burger! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Natsi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Natsi is working for a guillotine from mount but Burger frees his head quite easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Natsi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Burger is squirming around, avoiding Natsi's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Natsi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Burger turns into him and now he's in Natsi's guard.
Burger wants to get up but he can't break Natsi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Burger is fighting to break Natsi's control of his arms but Natsi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Burger is looking to work some ground and pound but Natsi has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Natsi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burger. Natsi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burger is aware though and is defending well. Burger wanted to stand there but Natsi had control of the position. Burger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Natsi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Burger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Natsi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Natsi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Burger frees his head nicely. Oh but Natsi has switched to an armbar! Burger is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kuula Natsi! Post fight, Kuula Natsi stared into the camera and said 'I love muslim immigrants, but i hate how they raped my sister! but still its good to have them here in finland cos they help us alot by raping and selling drugs, and thats what finland needs. and i kick ASS!!! and i did make that nazi liberal immigrant hugger roll around the cage. i RULE! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trouble Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan comes to the cage accompanied by Flight of the Valkyries. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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218 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Bryan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trouble Some! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Some connects with a nice looking jab.
Trouble Some seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Some jabs Bryan to the body, keeping him at a distance. Some pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Bryan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Some thows a leg kick but Bryan checks it and Bryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Bryan checks a leg kick. Nice uppercut there from Some. Some throws a leg kick that misses. Some scores with a nice strike. Some avoids the body shot from Bryan.
Bryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for Some. Bryan avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Some tests Bryan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Some checks the leg kick. Some is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Some tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bryan is able to avoid easily. Some takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Some throws a nice outside leg kick. Some has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Bryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Some misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bryan is looking to land body kicks. Nice body punch from Some. Some swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Some throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bryan moves forwards but Some connects with a nice, crisp jab. Some digs a good body shot into Bryan's ribs. A low kick from Some misses and Bryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Trouble Some is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Some looks to throw a body kick enabling Bryan to counter with a crisp jab. Some lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A nice leg kick lands there from Some.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bryan cracks a nice hook into Some's ribs. Some tests Bryan's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bryan motions for Some to come forward. Bryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bryan lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Some misses with a body kick. Some waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bryan. The fight stays on the outside here - Some looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bryan tries to land a front kick but Some steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Some tries a head kick but it misses.
Some throws a hook to the side of Bryan's head but Bryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Some avoids the head kick by Bryan.
Some plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bryan. Some clobbers Bryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Some explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Some drives through and clinches with Bryan against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trouble Some will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Some. That snapped Bryan's head back.
Bryan missing with a left hand there. Some was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some throws a leg kick that misses. Some darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Bryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Some. Bryan thows a body shot but no joy. Bryan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Some goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Some fakes the leg kick and cracks Bryan in the body. Bryan misses with a jab to the body
and Some counters with a body kick that stops Bryan in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bryan connects with a looping right hand.
Some misses with a hook to the body
and Bryan counters with a leg kick. Horrible takedown by Bryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Some which made him look bad. Some lands a head kick. Bryan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bryan shoots in and gets a takedown into Some's guard. Bryan with a flurry of punches that miss. Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bryan is one step ahead there. Bryan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Bryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Bryan misses with the ground and pound. Bryan throws an elbow but Some slips to the side and avoids it well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The strikes coming from Bryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Bryan throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Bryan is looking to take a break and control but Some is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bryan scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Some keeps working. Bryan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Some some visible discomfort.
Bryan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
An elbow from Bryan crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Some tries to improve position but can't. Some managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bryan.
Bryan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bryan wants to control but Some is keeping him busy. Bryan works to advance to full mount. Some defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Bryan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Some has worked his arm free - good work by Some!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bryan working the head with strikes. Some tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bryan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Some is avoiding damage well.
Some trying to control but Bryan flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Some trying to control the hands but Bryan won't let him. Bryan is looking for the choke from the back position but Some is controlling his hands well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Some avoids the strikes from Bryan. Some manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Bryan is now in side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Bryan dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bryan loads up on a big right hand but Some slips the punch. Bryan misses with a looping right. Bryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bryan staying out of range there. Nice body kick from Some. Some tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryan paws at him with a jab and circles away. Bryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Trouble Some seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Bryan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round. Some tries to land a front kick but Bryan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Bryan looks to throw a body kick and Some counters with a leg kick. Bryan needs to keep his hands up - Some had a free shot at his head there. Oh, that's a big right hand from Bryan and Some goes tumbling to the canvas! Bryan follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Some is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice strikes from Bryan there. Some is still in real trouble! Can Bryan finish him? Some is trying to get back to full guard. Bryan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Bryan wants to take a breather but Some is having none of it. Bryan works his way into full mount! Bryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. BOOM! Bryan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bryan postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Some is out cold - huge knockout for Bryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Bryan! Daniel Bryan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I really wanted to show off some of my Jits tonight, I was aiming for SOTN.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten Van Der Moot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pikkarainen comes into the arena with Apocalyptica - Path blaring out of the sound system. Maarten Van Der Moot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Pikkarainen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten Van Der Moot! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Der Moot, as that shot connected.
Pikkarainen misses with a hook. Pikkarainen dodges the punch combination from Van Der Moot.
Pekka Pikkarainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Van Der Moot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Der Moot wants it to stay on the feet. Van Der Moot avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Pikkarainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pikkarainen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pikkarainen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Pikkarainen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Der Moot because Pikkarainen loaded up on that one. Pikkarainen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Van Der Moot blocking the ground and pound. Pikkarainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Moot is looking to escape. Pikkarainen landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round. Pikkarainen thowing shots but they're missing. Pikkarainen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Poor strikes thrown by Pikkarainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Pikkarainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Van Der Moot avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pikkarainen.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Van Der Moot blocking the ground and pound. Pikkarainen throwing strikes here but Van Der Moot is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pikkarainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Der Moot tries to reverse the position but Pikkarainen maintains control. Pikkarainen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pikkarainen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Van Der Moot wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pikkarainen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pikkarainen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Pikkarainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Van Der Moot avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen punching from mount but Van Der Moot doing a good job of avoiding damage. Pikkarainen lands a big shot there that rocks Van Der Moot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Pikkarainen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pikkarainen thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pikkarainen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Poor strikes thrown by Pikkarainen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van Der Moot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Pikkarainen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Der Moot defending well though. Pikkarainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Van Der Moot reverses the position - he's now on top in Pikkarainen's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pikkarainen trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Moot is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Pikkarainen dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Der Moot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pikkarainen.
Pekka Pikkarainen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Danga de danga de dang - Van Der Moot scores with a four punch combination! Pikkarainen misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Pikkarainen. Those never looked like landing. Pikkarainen looks to throw the jab but Van Der Moot is out of range. Pikkarainen fails to land the takedown. Nice defenses there by Van Der Moot. Pikkarainen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Moot circles away quickly and effectively. Pikkarainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pikkarainen swings widly with a right hand
and Van Der Moot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pikkarainen is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Van Der Moot sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Pikkarainen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Pikkarainen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maarten Van Der Moot! A very excited looking Maarten Van Der Moot made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tapout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapout has chosen Runaway as his entrance music. Tommy Tapout is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Tapout! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tapout. Tapout tries to clinch up and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tapout doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King missing with a left hand there. Tapout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tapout is looking to clinch. King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tapout's head. A looping hook to the body misses from King. Tapout does a little dance to reset his feet. King tests Tapout's chin there with a solid looking shot. Tapout tries to clinch up and King counters with an inside leg kick. King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tapout bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. King scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. King dips down and scores with a jab to the body. King misses the shot to the body. Tapout scores with a takedown into King's guard. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Tapout trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tapout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard. King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. King has his feet on Tapout's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Tapout fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tapout tries to clinch up. Tapout moves into the clinch. Tapout tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tapout is trying to get back to half guard. Tapout is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked King off and has taken his back! Tapout is hanging on to King's back as he tries to escape.
Tapout is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. King defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Tapout working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. I really don't envy King right now.
Tapout looking for the choke from the back. Tapout has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for King! Can he survive? No! He's out! Tapout gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Tapout! A victorious Tommy Tapout thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borisov comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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276 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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280 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boyko Borisov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tobias Larsson! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Boyko Borisov has been cut. Larsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borisov throws out the jab. Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Borisov. Borisov looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely. Larsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borisov.
Borisov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsson. Larsson scores with a nice strike. This has been an exciting period of action! Larsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A swing and a miss from Larsson. Borisov throws a nice looking combination but Larsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Larsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Tobias Larsson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Borisov takes a shot right to the bread basket. Borisov throws a poor cross that misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand. Larsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Larsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Borisov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borisov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Larsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Borisov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsson scores with a counter punch that sends Borisov to the canvas! Larsson smells blood - he's punishing Borisov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Borisov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Larsson! Tobias Larsson made sure to mention his sponsor, BioPharm Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Carlos Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandao's entrance music is The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army. A fine choice. Ferreira has chosen Killers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcus Brandao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Carlos Ferreira! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ferreira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferreira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ferreira stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A punch combination from Brandao misses. Brandao throws a combination that misses and Ferreira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A head kick misses from Brandao. Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandao. Ferreira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Brandao throws the kick towards the body but Ferreira avoids it. Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Ferreira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Brandao throws a hook to the side of Ferreira's head but Ferreira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ferreira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Brandao misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Ferreira.
It looks like Marcus Brandao has been cut. Ferreira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brandao scores with the left hand. Ferreira knows he should have avoided that one. Ferreira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ferreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Brandao thows a body shot but no joy. Ferreira jabs Brandao to the body, keeping him at a distance. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brandao. Brandao throws an off balance right hand
letting Ferreira counter with a right hand. Ferreira lands a nice shot that snaps Brandao's head back.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandao throws a jab when Ferreira was well out of range. That kick from Ferreira tenderised Brandao's leg. Brandao is trying to keep his angry face on. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ferreira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandao.
Brandao blocks the body kick.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandao blocks the leg kick.
Ferreira misses the shot to the body. Brandao looks to land a body kick but Ferreira moved away. Ferreira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ferreira connects with a solid leg kick. Brandao misses with a looping left. Donk. Ferreira catches Brandao right on the button with a cross. Brandao misses with a hook
and Ferreira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Brandao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferreira feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down. Ferreira scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ferreira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandao under the eye. A solid leg kick lands there for Ferreira.
Ferreira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brandao rather than just go for the knockout. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ferreira lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brandao has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brandao and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ferreira connects with a body shot that sends Brandao's belly button to the back. Brandao throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and checks it nicely. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ferreira. Brandao shrugs it off though. Brandao is breathing heavily. Ferreira lands a leg kick that knocks Brandao off balance momentarily. This has been an exciting period of action! Ferreira lands with a nice body punch. Brandao tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ferreira lands a body shot.
Brandao takes one to the chin there.
Brandao is rocked! Ferreira ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Brandao out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Carlos Ferreira! A victorious Antonio Carlos Ferreira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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